India Travel Questions, Answered.

Agra is about 230 km (145 miles) south of Delhi. By private car on the Yamuna Expressway the drive takes 3.5–4 hours door to door; by train the Gatimaan Express covers Hazrat Nizamuddin to Agra Cantt in about 1 hour 40 minutes (08:10 to 09:50). Flying is not practical for this route.

Four days is the realistic minimum to see Delhi, Agra and Jaipur without rushing; five to seven days lets you add a Taj Mahal sunrise, Fatehpur Sikri and a slower pace. If you only have one day, a same-day Agra tour from Delhi is possible, but the full triangle in under four days means skipping sights.

Yes. Delhi, Agra and Jaipur are India's most visited tourist circuit and are well policed, with dedicated tourist police at major monuments. The common issues are touts and small scams rather than violent crime; a private tour with a licensed guide and your own driver removes almost all of them.

Almost all foreign nationals need a visa, and most can apply for an Indian e-Visa online at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The e-Tourist Visa is offered in 30-day, 1-year and 5-year versions; apply at least four days before you fly, and carry a printout of the approval to show at immigration.

Tipping is customary but never compulsory. As a guideline, travelers commonly tip a guide ₹500–1,000 per day and a driver ₹300–500 per day on a multi-day tour, handed over in cash on the last day. Restaurants that do not add a service charge usually receive 5–10%.

Cards work at hotels, larger restaurants and shops, but you still need cash for auto-rickshaws, small vendors, monument gate counters and tips. Withdraw rupees from bank ATMs after you land rather than exchanging large sums abroad — the rupee is a closed currency and airport exchange rates are poor.

Yes, Uber and Ola both operate in Agra, alongside auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws. Note that no petrol or diesel vehicles are allowed within about 500 metres of the Taj Mahal, so the last stretch to any gate is on foot, by electric golf cart or by e-rickshaw regardless of how you arrive.

Light, modest layers (shoulders and knees covered for temples and mosques), comfortable closed shoes, a scarf, sunscreen, a Type C/D/M power adapter, a small day bag that will pass monument security, and a light jacket for cool winter mornings. Leave drones and tripods at home — they are not allowed inside the Taj Mahal.

Yes. The Taj Mahal is closed to visitors all day every Friday so the mosque inside the complex can be used for prayers. It stays open on Indian public holidays; Friday is the only weekly closure, so plan your Agra day around it.

Foreign visitors pay ₹1,100 for entry to the complex plus ₹200 for the main mausoleum, a total of ₹1,300 per adult. Children under 15 enter free. Prices are set by the Archaeological Survey of India and can change, so verify on the official portal before you travel.

Gates open roughly 30 minutes before sunrise — around 06:30 in winter and as early as 05:45 in summer. Arrive at the East gate 30 minutes before opening with tickets bought online the night before, and you will be inside with the first visitors of the day.

No formal dress code is enforced, but modest clothing with shoulders and knees covered is recommended. Shoes are removed or covered with the free disposable covers on the marble platform, and large bags, food, tripods and drones are not allowed inside.

Choose a tour plan and use the booking button to start a WhatsApp chat with our team, fill in the contact form for a custom quote, or call +91 8979810991. Booking is direct with the team that runs your tour — no third-party markup.

For the best choice of hotels and guides, book 2–4 months ahead for the October–March peak season. Shorter notice is usually fine outside peak months, and same-day Agra tours can often be arranged with a few days' notice.

A 25% deposit confirms your booking, with the balance due 30 days before your tour starts. For bookings made within 30 days of travel, full payment is taken at the time of booking.

Booking directly means no marketplace commission built into your price, a WhatsApp line to the people actually running your tour, and a fully customizable private itinerary instead of a fixed product listing.

Prices depend on the number of days, hotel category, group size and season, so every tour is quoted individually — all-inclusive, private, with no hidden fees. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and group size for a free quote within 2 hours.

We accept USD, EUR, GBP and INR by credit or debit card, bank transfer or UPI. Your written quote confirms the currency and accepted methods before you pay anything.

Refunds are tiered by how far ahead you cancel: 85% back at 60+ days before the tour, 60% at 30–59 days, 40% at 15–29 days, 20% at 7–14 days, and no refund inside 7 days or for no-shows. Full terms are on the Refund Policy page.

Yes. We work only with government-approved, licensed guides, including our lead guide Avneesh Dixit, so you get accurate history and a safe, professional experience at every monument.

English and Hindi as standard, with German, French, Italian and Spanish-speaking guides available on request and other languages by prior arrangement. Tell us your preferred language when you enquire, as language-specific guides book up early in peak season.

Either. Most private tours use a licensed local guide in each city, which keeps you with a genuine specialist at every monument. If you prefer one escort travelling with you throughout, we can arrange that too — the quote states which arrangement you are getting.

Yes. On a private tour you are accompanied by a government-authorized guide and a professional chauffeur in your own vehicle at all times, which removes the situations where travelers most often feel uncomfortable — negotiating taxis, touts at monument gates and navigating alone after dark.

Vehicles are cleaned daily, sealed bottled water is provided, and our guides and drivers follow current local safety guidance. Tell us about allergies or medical needs when booking and we will plan around them.

Yes. Because every tour is private, we can choose a suitable vehicle, adjust the pace and re-order monuments to limit walking. Share your requirements when you enquire and we will plan accordingly — wheelchairs are available at the Taj Mahal, for example.

Absolutely — tailor-made tours are what we do. Add days in any city, extend to Udaipur, Ranthambore or Varanasi, or focus on photography, food or architecture. Every plan on this site is a starting point, not a fixed product.

Yes. Every tour includes private pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle, available around the clock, including Delhi airport arrivals at any hour and hotel pickups in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.

October to March brings the most comfortable weather; visiting the Taj Mahal at sunrise gives the softest light and the smallest crowds. Tours run year-round — summer visits simply start earlier and rest through the midday heat.

Yes. Many travelers book their own hotels and take a guide-and-car package from us, or a guide-only service in a single city. Tell us what you already have arranged and we will quote just the parts you need.